National Museum of Australia
Take a guided tour or wander solo through the many exhibitions. Get to know the real, the treasured, the surprising and the inspirational objects from Australian history.
At Kspace, the Museum's new interactive kids' adventure game played in teams of 4, kids design a time-travelling robot and enter a Time Pod blasting them back to a mystery location in Australia's past.
With its waterfront café and quality gift shop, a visit to the Museum is a great way to learn about Australia’s land, nation and people.
For a treat, why not book The Ultimate Museum Experience with a personalised tour, a meal and refreshments overlooking Lake Burley Griffin and more!
One hour Museum Highlights Tour available at 10 am and 1 pm daily.
One hour First Australians Tour available at 3 pm daily.
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An aerial view of the National Museum of Australia, Canberra. -
First Australians Gallery at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra. -
Torres Strait Islander peoples gallery, Lag | Meta | Aus: Home in the Torres Strait -
The Journeys Gallery at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra. -
The stunning lakefront view from the Museum Cafe at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra. -
Kspace at the National Museum of Australia
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Daily: 9am - 5pm; Closed on Christmas Day
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.
Suitable for guests with high support needs who uses a hoist and always travel with a carer.
Suitable for guests with a hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.
Suitable for guests with a vision impairment. Attained by providing for guests with partial vision impairment or total loss of useable vision.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
National Museum of Australia
Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Cafe
Carpark
Conference/Function Facilities
Family Friendly
Non Smoking Establishment
Parents Room
Public Telephone
Restaurant
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #18 of 252 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2018
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“Disappointing.”
Not particularly well organised though some interesting exhibits. The building is interesting as piece of architecture but does not seem to do its job very well. Very nice situation and lovely views...
HamishUrquhart
“awesome experience”
a must to see Place in Canberra, will definitely recommend it to family and friends! weall had a great time there.
Yumcha H
“Pleasant walk from Ovolo (HH)”
The National Museum of Australia is located on a peninsula foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin. It’s a 20 minute walk from Ovolo (previously Hotel Hotel) on various foot paths a bush trails. It’s a...
Babycakes2014
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